(✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ ) Why can't I take it home? All examples Click to copy (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ ) "Why can't I take it home?" emote is used to express a mix of curiosity and disappointment when something cannot be taken or brought home. Here are some examples:"I found a stray kitten on the street, but the animal shelter won't let me take it home." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I really wanted to buy that antique vase, but the store owner said it's not for sale. " (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I saw a beautiful flower in the park, but picking it was not allowed." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to take a picture with the museum exhibit, but photography wasn't permitted." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I tried to bring my own food into the movie theater, but outside food is prohibited." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I asked the librarian if I could check out more books, but there was a limit." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to keep the souvenir from the amusement park, but it was only for display." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I hoped to take the painting home after the art exhibit, but it was part of the museum's collection." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to take a sample of the cake from the bakery, but it was not allowed." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I tried to bring my dog into the restaurant, but pets were not allowed inside." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to take the plant home from the office, but it belonged to the company." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I hoped to keep the pen from the hotel room, but it was for hotel use only." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I tried to take a picture with the sports trophy, but touching it was not allowed." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to take a souvenir from the theme park ride, but it was not permitted." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I hoped to keep the blanket from the airplane, but it was airline property." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I tried to take the toy from the display, but it was not for sale." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to take the book from the library, but it was already checked out." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I hoped to keep the t-shirt from the concert, but it was only available for purchase." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I tried to take the brochure from the tourist attraction, but it was not allowed." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I wanted to keep the mug from the coffee shop, but it was for in-store use only." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ )"I hoped to take the keychain from the gift shop, but it was not for sale." (✿ᵔﻌᵔ)(ɵ̥̥_ɵ̥̥ ) More examples →